Suspect Arrested for Abducting 5-Year-old in New Haven Incident

WHO:

WTNH - Christopher Rodriquez, 32, is the suspect accused of kidnapping.

NH Register - The suspect was also wanted for a parole violation in New York.

WHAT:

WTNH - Rodriquez is accused of kidnapping a woman's 5-year-old son.

WTNH - An Amber Alert was issued, leading to Rodriquez's arrest after an hours-long de-escalation with detectives.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred in New Haven, Connecticut.

WHY:

WTNH - The kidnapping allegedly followed a domestic dispute between Rodriquez and the child's mother.

HOW:

WTNH - The police engaged in an hours-long de-escalation process with detectives before taking Rodriquez into custody.

(UPDATED September 19, 2026 03:00 UTC)

Christopher Rodriquez, a 32-year-old suspect, has been accused of kidnapping a woman's five-year-old son in New Haven, Connecticut, following a domestic dispute with the child's mother. An Amber Alert was issued, which led to Rodriquez's arrest after an hours-long de-escalation process with detectives, and he was also wanted for a parole violation in New York. Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.